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Le Mars

Iowa · 10,571 residents · 8.537 sq mi
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Le Mars has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,571
+14%since 2000
from 9,237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,238 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,082 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+3%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Le Mars
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,306
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,892 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,157
+74%since 2000
from $19,598 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(8,850)
Black0.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(225)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(726)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(8,809)
Black2.9%(305)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,008)
Asian0.8%(85)
Other0.9%(99)
Diversity Score32.4%(3,420)
Diversity Score
32
+312%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Le Mars, Iowa?

Le Mars, Iowa has about 10,571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Le Mars, Iowa?

The typical household in Le Mars, Iowa earns about $68,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Le Mars, Iowa expensive?

In Le Mars, Iowa, the median home is worth about $167,000, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Le Mars, Iowa?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Le Mars, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Le Mars, Iowa?

About 7.7% of people in Le Mars, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Le Mars, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Le Mars, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,117 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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